Bonk officially retires Fairmont’s long-time track and field coach, Bob Bonk, has announced his retirement. Bonk’s impressive career spans over half a century and over that time he’s had a positive impact on countless young athletes. Thank you, Bob, for all that you’ve done for our ...

New business focuses on skin Congratulations to Southern Minnesota Skin Solutions, which opened earlier this week in Fairmont. The business, owned by McKenzie Terfehr, will fill a need in the community as we’ve been lacking dermatology services for quite some time. We wish you good luck in ...

Ceylon ready for broadband project The Ceylon City Council has been working with Federated Rural Electric Association on a project to install fiber internet to the city’s residents. This is an exciting project because it will provide the residents of Ceylon with some of the best internet ...

County Attorney retires from role Martin County’s long-time County Attorney, Terry Viesselman, retired at the end of June. Viesselman had been working in the county attorney’s office for the last 33 years. Thank you, Terry, for your time spent serving our county and its people. Your hard ...

Pontoon rides offered by LGF Let’s Go Fishing is in its 13th year of taking out seniors, veterans and the disabled on Fairmont’s lakes. The group is made up of about 40 volunteers all who make these trips possible and we’d like to thank them for their dedication. Relay for Life ready ...

Relief money funds projects Fairmont Area Schools is working on several projects over the summer using money the district has available in the form of Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Some projects include a new elementary playground, improvements to the weight room ...